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Explain the Strategy design pattern.

Mid Java
Quick Answer Strategy pattern defines a family of algorithms, encapsulates each one, and makes them interchangeable. The context object holds a reference to a strategy interface and delegates work to it. Swap strategies at runtime. Example: sorting algorithms, payment processors, compression algorithms. In Java, lambdas are essentially Strategy objects for functional interfaces - replaces many traditional Strategy implementations.

Answer

Encapsulates algorithms into separate classes.
Allows changing behavior at runtime.
Improves flexibility and maintainability.
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